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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.77, 23,589.83 and 9,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.77, 23,589.83 and 9,541.72 is: 13,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.77 : 23,589.83 = 9,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.77/23,589.83 = 9,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.77x = 23,589.83 × 9,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.77x = 225,087,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,087,552.71/17,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.58

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